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Future Construct: Thought Leaders Discuss BIM and Construction Solutions for the AEC IndustryHugh SeatonEmbark on a transformative journey with Hugh Seaton, CEO of The Link, as we traverse the changing landscape of construction technology. Having worked across continents and industries, Hugh brings a wealth of experience to the table, from his early days in Hong Kong and Taiwan to reshaping the construction world. This episode peels back the layers of traditional construction practices to reveal how data-driven specification management and forward-thinking IT strategies are revolutionizing the industry. Armed with a case study from The Link, Hugh illuminates how actionable data can streamline construction processes, moving us beyond the paper-laden methodologies of the 1970...2025-06-1845 min
Constructed FuturesAI Briefing Series: Expanding AI Agent Capabilities with Model Context Protocol (MCP)Check out The Link.AI Consulting at https://agentic.constructionConnect with Hugh on LinkedinHere's a shorter briefing based on the same informationExecutive Summary:Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), announced in late November 2024, is an open protocol designed to standardize how AI systems interact with external data sources and tools. It aims to overcome the current fragmented landscape of AI integration, where bespoke solutions are often required for each new connection. MCP establishes a universal framework for communication, simplifying development, enhancing AI agent effectiveness through improved context and tool...2025-03-1724 min
Constructed FuturesThe Link: Find It Fast with SpecGPTGet SpecGPT here: https://specgpt.aiCheck out The Link hereFollow Hugh here
2024-04-0214 min
Bricks And Bytes#075 - How the Next Wave of AI will Reshape Construction with Hugh SeatonIn today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Hugh Seaton, CEO at The Link.
In this episode, we learn about large language models, how AI like ChatGPT can transform construction, the risks involved in the usage of AI, the importance of hiring people for attitude over ability, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
How ChatGPT can automate up to 15-20% of field paperwork in construction
AI risks like generating false information require humans to keep in the loop for now to check outputs.
Hiring for att...2024-01-1335 min
Evolving Engineering and Construction BrandsDesigning an Automated Work Environment w/ Hugh Seaton, CEO, The LinkMatthew and Hugh discuss the challenges of the construction labor shortage. They talk about demographics and how attracting people to construction alone won't solve the problem; technological innovations are needed.
Hugh discusses the impact of college costs on trade jobs and highlights the need to adopt technology and rethink construction processes. He emphasizes that automation and software can help handle complexity and improve decision-making for less experienced workers.
Matthew shares a conversation about challenges in hiring qualified employees due to changes in workforce quality over time. They discuss how companies are slow to address these issues, but efficiency gains can be...2023-09-2822 min
The ConTechCrewThe ConTech Crew 372: Modeling Language with Hugh Seaton, CEO at The Link🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.comIn an industry where architects, engineers, contractors, and various stakeholders must work seamlessly together, miscommunications can lead to costly delays and errors.Enter Large Language Models (LLMs)--groundbreaking AI technology that is set to transform how construction people collaborate.In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Hugh Seaton, construction technology enthusiast, book author, and CEO at The Link.The Link is an AI-powered software dedicated to making construction documents consumable for owners, contractors, and everyone who needs access to these...2023-09-051h 10
The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey#207 - New Construction Industry Technologies: Interview with Hugh SeatonHugh Seaton is CEO of The Link, a software company that's changing the way specifications are managed and used on site. Hugh spent over two years at the Construction Specifications Institute, and prior to that founded another AI-powered construction tech startup. Hugh spent the first half of his career in technology marketing at places like Sony, AOL, Philips and Google. In this episode we talk technology that is changing the industry, why your construction job is secure even with the technology that is being developed, and two skills you need to learn as the owner of a construction company. 1:37 In...2022-12-0737 min
Constructed FuturesConstruction Knowledge Management at The LinkFollow Hugh hereFollow Stephen hereCheck out The Link here
2022-11-0124 min
disJointedHugh Seaton "We have all this data, now what?"This week on DisJointed, I am joined by Hugh Seaton, General Manager of Crosswalk by CSI, author of The Construction Technology Handbook, and the host of the “Constructed Futures” podcast and “Data in Construction.” In his podcasts, Hugh talks to people in the construction industry, ranging from software companies to people on the data side, the architecture side, and so on.
Seaton dives into what he does at CSI and conversations with people on how to figure out what to do with all data information in the growing world of technology. They’ll explore the analogy that data is th...2022-10-1026 min
Future Construct: Thought Leaders Discuss BIM and Construction Solutions for the AEC IndustryHugh Seaton: Enabling Software and Internal Systems to Easily Translate Data at CSI CrosswalkIn this week’s release of Season 3, Episode 3 (46-minute podcast) of the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Hugh Seaton, the General Manager at CSI Crosswalk and Cimatri.Join Amy, to learn from Hugh about CSI Crosswalk's work enabling software and internal systems to easily translate quantities, costs and other project data. Hugh has spent a career digging up the best version of the truth he could find, from reach and frequency metrics in advertising, business culture in China, to startup financing. Now, he spends a crazy amount of time tr...2022-09-2945 min
Constructed FuturesThe Link: Making Specifications Consumable For The FieldFollow Hugh hereCheck out The Link here: https://www.thelink.ai/Get a demo by emailing hugh directly: hugh.seaton@thelink.ai
2022-09-0123 min
Utility Strategy PodcastClosing the Productivity Gap with ConTech feat. Hugh SeatonHugh Seaton is General Manager of Crosswalk by CSI, author of the Construction Technology Handbook, and publisher of both the Constructed Futures Podcast and Construction Technology Quarterly. Prior to CSI, Hugh was general manager of Adept XR Learning, a VR/AR unit of the Glimpse Group. Hugh has held senior technology marketing positions at Sony Electronics, AOL, and worked for clients such as Google, Blizzard and Philips Electronics.Hugh has lived and breathed construction technology for years, seeing firsthand what works—and what doesn't make it—from the back office to the construction site. He has also inte...2022-04-1353 min
Data in ConstructionCreating Advanced AI with Construction Data: Karthik Venkatasubramanian, OracleSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-in-construction/id1604092908Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AUUpaT0yYueyah826JOOQ?si=a34ca4e3acf24835Follow Karthik here: Learn more about the Construction Intelligence Cloud here: https://www.oracle.com/industries/construction-engineering/construction-intelligence-cloud/Sign up for news about the upcoming "Data in Construction" book Sign up for Data in Construction skills webinarsFollow Hugh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughseaton/Buy The Construction Technology Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PNHBB1M...2022-01-1638 min
Data in ConstructionIntroducing the Data in Construction PodcastSign up for news about the upcoming "Data in Construction" book here: http://eepurl.com/hRlpjTSign up for Data in Construction skills webinars here: http://eepurl.com/ht8Od9Follow Stephen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenpoppe/Follow Hugh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughseaton/Buy The Construction Technology Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PNHBB1M/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Finally, learn more about The_Link here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconstructionlink/
2022-01-0927 min
Constructed FuturesDev Amratia: Pioneering Artificial Intelligence for Construction Risk at nPlanReach Dev Amratia at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devamratia/learn more about nPlan: https://www.nplan.io/
2021-10-1825 min
Constructed FuturesYves Frinault: Connecting the Construction Field with FieldwireFieldwire connects different members of the construction field painlessly - so painlessly that they've seen a large part of their early growth through organic word of mouth, something construction is not usually known for. Yves Frinault, CEO and Co-Founder walks through the benefits of immediate, seamless connectivity, and how Fieldwire makes it easier for everyone to just get the job done.2021-10-1429 min
Constructed FuturesAdrian Hatch and Tim Gollogly: Augmented Reality Jobsite Meetings with ImajionWhat if you could have a rich, interactive jobsite meeting with just your mobile phones, tablets and laptops, without needing to leave the trailer, office, or even area of the jobsite? What if you could record those meetings for interactive, 3D playback later? Imajion does this and more, helping contractors, owners and architects meet much more regularly, painlessly, and document work and discussions along the way.2021-10-0729 min
Constructed FuturesMatt Daly: Revolutionizing Jobsite Documentation with StructionSiteKeeping up with work that has been done on the construction jobsite is a never ending struggle. Documenting work that has been completed takes time and has in the past been primarily manual. StructionSite have pioneered the use of scans and photos to automate site documentation, and in doing so have created an entirely new class of construction software. Matt Daly, CEO of StructionSite, shared their product, vision and some great perspective on where the jobsite of the future is going.2021-10-0530 min
Constructed FuturesMatt Abeles: Leading Construction Innovation at the Associated Builders and ContractorsYou can learn more about Associated Builders and Contractors here:Follow Matt on Linkedin hereMatt's email (mentioned in the episode) is: abeles@abc.org
2021-09-2921 min
Constructed FuturesRay Levitt: Investing in Tomorrow's Construction Industry at Blackhorn VenturesCheck out Blackhorn Ventures here: Check out some of their portfolio companies here:Follow Ray on Linkedin here:
2021-09-2732 min
Constructed FuturesRon Geren: Specifications at the Core of Construction with CSILearn more about Crosswalk here: https://www.crosswalk.digital
2021-09-2329 min
Constructed FuturesTorrey Glendenning and Steve Smith: Leveraging Text for Field Information at Fieldchathttps://www.fieldchat.com
2021-09-2029 min
Constructed FuturesLarry Aoun: Managing Specifications & Owner Requirements at GilbaneLarry Aoun is a project manager at Gilbane Building Company, where he'll oversee the process of bringing in customer requirements, turning those into logs, running the job then finally handing over the project to the owner. We discuss progress of digitizing this process. A fantastic view into how projects are run and what goes into making sure that requirements are communicated, managed and tracked across a project's lifecycle.2021-09-1630 min
Constructed FuturesRaja Ghawi: Investing in Innovation at Suffolk ConstructionLearn more here: https://www.suffolk-tech.com/
2021-09-1330 min
Constructed FuturesMelanie Stone: What Facilities Operators Need from Construction HandoffsCheck out Melanie's post that led to this podcast here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6814296863139799040/
2021-09-0930 min
Constructed FuturesCaleb Taylor: Upgrading Contractor CRM and Closeouts with BuildrAt the end of every construction project, files, warranties, and other materials need to be handed over to the owner - a process that is often difficult, expensive and hard to do satisfactorily. In today's hyper competitive construction market, solid handovers can be a competitive advantage, and Buildr was designed to make that easy and efficient. Co-founder Caleb Taylor takes us through their process and the launch of their new CRM for new business at Buildr.2021-09-0730 min
Constructed FuturesSteve Sims: Digital Transformation of FM Knowledge at Agile Handoverhttps://www.agilehandover.com/
2021-08-3030 min
Constructed FuturesBrian Perlberg: Disrupting Construction Contracts at ConsensusDocsContracts are at the heart of construction projects, and often are the source of inefficiencies and ultimately litigation. Brian Perlberg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel of ConsensusDocs, walks us through how they're making better contracts, creating new contracts that empower innovations like BIM, Design-Build and more, and are formed from a huge coalition of contractors, technologists, trades and more.2021-08-2631 min
Constructed FuturesAlec Thomson: Capturing Real-time Job Costs With RiskcastYou can learn more about Riskcast here: https://www.riskcast.com/
2021-08-2333 min
Constructed FuturesTauhira Ali: Empowering Innovative Electrical Contractors at NECALearn more about the NECA Innovation Institute here:https://www.necanet.org/about-us/news/news-release-archive/news/2021/07/12/neca-innovation-institute-advances-the-next-generation-of-electrical-construction-leaders
2021-08-1631 min
Constructed FuturesPunching Above Your Weight: Document Crunch, Join, Project Markhttps://projectmark.com/https://join.build/https://www.documentcrunch.com/index.php
2021-08-0942 min
Constructed FuturesDavid Basiji: Next Generation Pipe Fabrication at PypeserverFabrication of construction materials continues to evolve, becoming more and more efficient, accurate and effective. Pypeserver has developed their own proprietary file formats, processes and software to push the envelope and provide best in class fabrication. David shares his thoughts on fabrication, and introduces the idea of a 'well constructed point solution.'2021-08-0430 min
Constructed FuturesSasha Reed: Advancing Construction Culture at Procore.orgCheck out:Procore.org Procore Data in Construction SeriesProcore Continuing Education
2021-07-2630 min
Constructed FuturesMark Oden: Building World Class BIM Services at BIM DesignsBIM is critical to most construction workflows - as expectations for quality BIM work continue to grow, companies like BIM Designs help owners and contractors to handle the work. Mark Oden shares how his team have built a world class, union-centric BIM detailing crew.2021-07-2027 min
Constructed FuturesRick Bawcum: Creating a World-Class Standards API for Crosswalk by CSICSI has been the steward and producer of the MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass standards for decades. CSI now makes these available digitally through an API. Rick takes us through the value of the API and its unique "crosswalking" functionality, as well as what it takes to make a truly world-class API.2021-07-1927 min
Constructed FuturesMatt Edwards: Little Robot Helpers That Work For You With Nyfty.aiConstruction projects are full of repetitive, tedious, but necessary tasks, like filing daily reports, administering orientations, and so on. Nyfty.ai creates 'bots' that handle critical tasks like these, and leverages powerful natural language understanding to make interacting with these bots fast and easy. As more and more processes digitize, understanding how to automate these processes will be critical.2021-07-1333 min
Constructed FuturesMaret Thatcher: Augmented Reality BIM on the Jobsite with ArgyleCheck out more at https://argyle.build
2021-07-1226 min
Constructed FuturesJames Swanston: Getting Serious About Construction Logistics with Voyage ControlSupply chain and Logistics are one of the more complex parts of any operation, and construction is especially complex. James Swanston applies critical lessons learned in a military career to the problems of logistics in construction, and gives us some ideas for where supply chain and logistics will evolve in the future.2021-07-0833 min
Constructed FuturesJeff Sample: Communication is the Key to Pre-Construction with JoinMore and more attention is being paid to preconstruction processes. Jeff Sample, head of communications at Join, explains that the key missing ingredient in many preconstruction processes is effective communication amongst different teams. Join was designed to provide the tools and platform to facilitate those communications.2021-07-0631 min
Constructed FuturesKhalid David: Managing Change Orders and Subcontractor Finance at Tracflohttps://tracfloapp.com/https://capital.tracfloapp.com/
2021-06-2827 min
Constructed FuturesRonen Vengosh: Secure & Control Critical Content with EgnyteSharing files easily, securely, instantly on a jobsite is not easy. Doing so with uneven WiFi can be even harder. Egnyte's Ronen Vengosh explains how they keep files secure, what it takes to help their clients with cybersecurity, and some of the cool file sharing features that Engyte offers.2021-06-2423 min
Constructed FuturesKaushal Diwan & Henning Roedel: Managing, Integrating and Leading Construction Innovation at DPRAt a time when there are a great deal of new technologies and products to help with the construction process, navigating this new landscape can be a challenge. Kaushal Diwan, and Henning Roedel share their lessons learned and approach to assessing, piloting and managing a portfolio of technologies across DPR.2021-06-2131 min
Constructed FuturesCTQ Issue Brief: Exploring the Risks of Construction Image & Model Sharing with Josh Levy of Document CrunchFull Paper Link: https://bit.ly/3gv6EwO
2021-06-1724 min
Constructed FuturesScott Ellison: An Investor's View of Construction Technology StartupsScott Ellison has invested in a number of contech startups, and is actively involved in the space. We talked about his "respect/disrupt" ratio, and how some of the unique aspects of the construction industry affect technology adoption, startups and the future of the industry. A great set of perspectives for startups, investors and innovation teams.2021-06-1427 min
Constructed FuturesTrent Leinenbach: Adopting and Implementing Construction Tech at North MechanicalTrent is one of four hosts of the Construction Dorks, find more about them here: https://www.constructiondorks.com/
2021-06-0928 min
Future Construct: Thought Leaders Discuss BIM and Construction Solutions for the AEC IndustryHugh Seaton: The Future of AR and the Tech Evolution at CSI CrosswalkOn this episode of the Future Construct Podcast (46 min interview), we spotlight Hugh Seaton (@hughseaton), Head of Product at CSI Crosswalk, as he joins host Amy Peck (@VirtualGirlNY) to discuss:- Aquinas Learning, Inc. and how founding that company influences his current career path- The future of augmented reality and how it will affect the BIM space, as well as the industry drivers toward the adoption of new technology- Smart contracts and how blockchain can be wired into processes of remotely using immersive technology to verify completion of work- Technological solutions...2021-06-0946 min
Constructed FuturesPeyton Kringlie: Developing a Cybersecurity Practice at LS Black ConstructorsLS Black, a general contractor based in Minneapolis, has needed to be at the forefront of construction cybersecurity because of government contracts. Peyton Kringlie is one of the team members driving the development of sophisticated cybersecurity practices and policies throughout the company. Peyton shares some great lessons learned for other contractors starting a similar journey.2021-06-0731 min
Constructed FuturesCarl Ericson: What Digital Twins do For Owners, at Augmented ConstructionWhy should owners care about digital twins? Actually lots of reasons, and Augmented Construction's Carl Ericson takes us through a number of them. From scope certainty, to future changes to really understanding what their building will look and feel like, digital twins offer a powerful set of benefits for owners.
Learn more at: http://augmentedconstructioninc.com/2021-05-2733 min
Constructed FuturesBrett Settles: Advancing BIM and VDC Workflows with ReviztoRevizto was made to open up BIM and VDC workflows for greater collaboration among the entire team, not just Revit users. Brett Settles brings his years of experience in VDC to our conversation to explain past and current issues, and how Revizto addresses them.
Our conversation also covered the interesting idea of technology getting out ahead of management, and their need to understand what is being produced and used - Revizto helps with this issue as well.2021-05-2531 min
Constructed FuturesFrederic Guitton: Construction Management Software for the Mid-Tier with Red TeamRed Team started within a mid-tier construction company, and has grown over the years to address the distinct needs of this market segment. Frederic Guitton, Red Team's Chief Revenue Officer, shares his insights about Construction's mid-market, and how Red Team addresses those needs.
Learn more at: https://www.redteam.com/2021-05-2431 min
Constructed FuturesBenny Baltrotsky: Integrating Fabrication & Offsite Construction with MSUITEBenny Baltrotsky has been in leadership roles across the construction technology ecosystem, from the Construction Progress Coalition to eSub, and now MSUITE. We discuss the evolution of MSUITE and its role in the continued development of offsite and prefabrication processes. MSUITE provides a fantastic case study for construction technology companies, as it has found a balance of customer-led and internally generated innovation, and between configurability and "out of the box" settings that make it easy for early users.2021-05-2031 min
Constructed FuturesClay Smith: Innovating MEP Design, Ordering and Supply with eVolve MEPeVolve MEP grew from a desire to give powerful BIM detailing tools to the trades, and has grown into a set of products that 'turn days into hours' in terms of workflow. Clay Smith, CEO of eVolve, describes their journey, how they're working to create ever better products, and some ideas for the future of MEP supply chains.2021-05-1829 min
Constructed FuturesSean McGuire: Construction Trade Tech Adoption and Collaboration at the MCAAMCAA has been a leader in thinking about technology, training and work process of trades in construction. At their recent MEP Innovation conference, mechanical, pipefitting, electrical, sheet metal trades all collaborated to recognize commonalities and think through new approaches. Sean shares some of the findings from this process and others.2021-05-1330 min
Constructed FuturesTravis Voss: Implementing Technology at Helm MechanicalTravis Voss is leader of innovative technology at Helm mechanical, where he's overseen implementation of a range of technologies. We discuss the realities of getting technology to work for project teams, manage a full technology stack, and think about data strategy.2021-05-1128 min
Constructed FuturesJon Chesser: A Revolution in Supply Chain Materials Readiness with JovixFor years, Jon Chesser has been a leader in the use of RFID and other tagging technologies to add unprecedented data to supply chain planning and analytics. Through Jovix, Jon and his team are able to change everything from labor to scheduling to payment through the addition of detailed, up-to-the-minute status of materials from fabrication through shipping to location on laydown yards and more. A fascinating picture of how construction supply chains can evolve.2021-05-1028 min
Constructed FuturesJeff Houtz: Construction Supply Chain InnovationJeff Houtz has spent decades in the construction supply chain, and has seen it evolve from simple purchasing to more a strategic function. Jeff explains the complexities of balancing total cost with simple price, but also how data can truly change how we think of supply chains in construction.2021-05-0930 min
Constructed FuturesJeff Houtz: Construction Supply Chain InnovationJeff Houtz has spent decades in the construction supply chain, and has seen it evolve from simple purchasing to more a strategic function. Jeff explains the complexities of balancing total cost with simple price, but also how data can truly change how we think of supply chains in construction.2021-05-0617 min
Constructed FuturesVikas Murali: Project Management for Industrialized Construction at OffsightIndustrialized, or offsite construction, is emerging as a powerful new approach to solving some of constructions biggest problems, from safety, to labor, to productivity, to cost & schedule overruns. Vikas Murali takes us through how Offsight provides crucial visibility into the offsight production process and marries it to the field.2021-05-0429 min
Constructed FuturesMichael Sasson: Computer Vision and Jobsite Awareness at Constru AIUnderstanding jobsite progress is time consuming, inaccurate and expensive. Constru AI are using advanced computer vision techniques from autonomous vehicles and other sectors to revolutionize how we collect jobsite data, how it is analyzed, and how it changes engineering and management workflows. Michael Sasson, Constru CEO, explains all of this and where it is going next.2021-05-0327 min
Bred To Build - Construction PodcastEp. 15: What The Tech Is Going On w/ Hugh SeatonOn this episode we chat with Hugh Seaton. A seasoned professional in the construction technology space. Construction Technology -- Some think robots, smartphones or drones flying. Hugh Seaton joins us to set the record straight on the state of construction technology. It's misconceptions and the opportunities technology can create for people in the industry. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and AndroidConnect with us on...👷♀️ Hugh Seaton (Guest)On LinkedInHis WebsiteHis Construction Technology Handbook👷♂️ Matt (Co-Host)His Ham...2021-04-291h 01
Constructed FuturesRoz Buick: Data Strategy and the Construction Intelligence Cloud at OracleHow should contractors approach data strategy? How can they make the most of past and future data generated in construction operations? Roz Buick, Construction SVP at Oracle, shares her perspectives on where to start, and where data can take the industry next.2021-04-2930 min
Constructed FuturesJohn Naughton: Disrupting Construction Jobsite Onboarding with GoContractorEvery jobsite has new subcontractors, short term laborers and other team members onboarding constantly. How can general contractors ensure that new workers have the safety training they need, and are in compliance? John Noughton and I discuss the issues and solutions.2021-04-2732 min
Constructed FuturesBruce Orr and Wick Zimmerman: Real-World Uses of Data in Construction with ProNovosBruce Orr, Founder and Chief Data Scientist of ProNovos, shares his experience creating value with construction data, joined by ProNovos client and partner Wick Zimmerman of Outside the Lines, a Design-Build contractor.2021-04-2635 min
Constructed FuturesNathan Wood: Solving The Integration Dilemma with Construction Progress CoalitionFor over a decade, Nathan Wood has been a leading thinker in the construction world, driving the conversation around data connectivity, lean processes and more. Join us for a look at the state of integration and how its being moved forward.2021-04-2229 min
Constructed FuturesDavid Bowcott & Donais Deetz: Technology and Construction Risk at AONDavid Bowcott and Donais Deetz talk about AON insurance's Technology Assessment Panel, and the insights this and other efforts provide about how construction technology impacts risk, control of risk and the future of project delivery.2021-04-1933 min
Constructed FuturesJosh Levy: Navigating Construction Contract Risk with Document CrunchJosh Levy spent years as a lawyer with, and for, top construction companies. He and his team discovered that the same issues come up and over, so they created a ground breaking software to help contractors navigate the key clauses in contracts - in the process better understanding and potentially reducing their risks.2021-03-2932 min
Constructed FuturesGregg Wallace: Supporting The Construction Tech Ecosystem at Building VenturesGregg Wallace is an investing principal at Building Ventures, a built environment-focused Venture Capital firm that grows from over 20 years of ConTech experience. Gregg shared insights into how startups can be founded much faster than in the past, what it takes to attract investment, and where the industry might be headed.2021-03-2534 min
Constructed FuturesMeirav Oren: Elevating Jobsite Awareness with VersatileVersatile provides a unique blend of sensors and analytics that give contractors a much more comprehensive awareness of their jobsite and all the activities going on at a granular level. By re-thinking the problem of how to really see everything that is going on, Versatile have created a crane-based system that literally overlooks the jobsite.2021-03-2230 min
Constructed FuturesJonathan Marsh: Why Aren't We Fully Working in The BIM Model?Jonathan Marsh is an accomplished technologist focused on MEP projects through his company, Steel Toe Consulting. Through many years and projects, he's developed an understanding of MEP work processes - and here he asks why we are still only partially using BIM as the core of these and other construction processes.2021-03-1829 min
Constructed FuturesKelly Doyle: Connecting AEC Data Flows with Project ReadyKelly Doyle has been deep into construction technology for years, and brings his perspective on how systems connect, how data flows across systems and how to unify it all for a project.2021-03-1632 min
Constructed FuturesJosh Bone: Evolving the Irreplaceable Expertise of the Trades at ElectriJosh Bone, Executive Director of Electri, the research and education organization for the electrical contracting industry, has a unique perspective on the present and future of the trades. Join us as Josh lays out some of the opportunities both for the trades to evolve their expertise, and for construction overall to benefit from that evolution.2021-03-1531 min
Constructed FuturesJake Olsen: Project DADO - Connecting Jobsites to Documents with AI VoiceDADO has been developing software that connects workers on the jobsite to the information they need, right when they need it. DADO has evolved into an amazing AI Voice powered tool that combines a deep knowledge of actual construction processes, with powerful search and natural language processing to ensure that folks on the jobsite have what they need, when they need it.2021-03-1131 min
Constructed FuturesAlbert Bou Fadel: Innovating on the Construction Jobsite with Smart BarrelAlbert Bou Fadel is CEO and founder of Smart Barrel, a hardware & software platform that helps companies manage jobsite manpower. Albert and his team have found innovative ways to blend tough, 'low tech' solutions that work anywhere, with sophisticated cloud services that are just getting started.
It's a refreshing to hear innovation stories that don't start with an acronym.2021-03-0829 min
The ConTechCrewThe ConTechCrew 257: A Handbook, A Crosswalk & The Sandbox with Hugh Seaton of Crosswalk from CSIThis week's construction tech news with James Benham (@JamesMBenham), and Rob McKinney (@ConAppGuru) Featuring: - Interview with Hugh Seaton from Crosswalk from CSI - Construction Tech News of the Week Follow @TheConTechCrew on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://thecontechcrew.com Powered by JBKnowledge Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com or follow @JBKnowledge & @TheConTechCrew on Twitter.2021-03-051h 09
Constructed FuturesRay Boff & Charlie Dunn: Industrializing Construction at DPRWe hear about industrialized construction, but what's really going on? Ray and Charlie are completing real projects, seeing the benefits and dealing with the complexities that comes with industrialized construction. Join us for a fascinating episode!2021-03-0433 min
Constructed FuturesJustin Saeheng: Construction Innovation at Stanley XHow does innovation happen? How do startups work in the construction industry? How do big companies stay nimble and innovate like startups? Justin Saeheng, Director of Construction Technology at Stanley X, talks about these topics and more.2021-03-0130 min
Constructed FuturesDavid Noble: Startups and Innovation at UConn's Stamford Startup StudioDavid Noble is Director of the Werth Institute at University of Connecticut and an innovator both as an entrepreneur, and entrepreneurship educator. Join us for a discussion about starting up a company, product innovation and what matters in building a construction technology product.2021-02-2530 min
Constructed FuturesKris Lengieza: Building an Ecosystem With Procore's MarketplaceProcore has lead the construction software field with their integrations strategy, centered around the Procore Marketplace. Kris Lengieza is at the center of that development, and shares with us their experiences and some of the benefits of that level of integration.2021-02-1832 min
Constructed FuturesStephan Mansour: 3D Printing in ConstructionNote since airing: The committee Stephan brought together over the past 9 months has worked to put together an initial draft for 3D Construction Printing Standards, kicked off it's first official meeting on Thursday March 25th as ISO/TC 261/JG 80"Joint ISO/TC 261-ASTM F 42 Group: Quality requirements for additive manufacturing in building & construction (structural and infrastructure elements)" These standards will enable commercial and scalable adoption of 3D Construction Printing as an integral tool for every construction project irrespective of material used or robotic approach.
2021-02-1529 min
Constructed FuturesAnil Sawhney: RICS, Quantity Surveyors and The Role of StandardsAnil Sawhney, Global Program Lead for Construction at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), joins me to talk about the role of standards, what RICS is, and the value of quantity surveying as a practice.2021-02-1129 min
Constructed FuturesHenry Lederman: Transforming How Structures Get ConnectedHenry Lederman, founder of Qnect, has been driving innovation in the structural steel sector for decades. Learn about how changes in structural steel fabrication quality have made it possible to much more accurately design the connections that make our buildings stand and stay standing.2021-02-0830 min
Constructed FuturesSalla Eckhardt: The Digital Building LifecycleSalla Eckhardt, Director of Transformation Services at Microsoft, joins the podcast to talk through the need for a digital building lifecycle, and progress she is seeing toward that goal. Salla is an amazing thinker and shared a deep understanding of digital transformation.2021-02-0431 min
Constructed FuturesAarni Heiskanen: Job site Situational Awareness - Tools & TargetsAarni Heiskanen is the founder of AEC-Business.com, and a leading thinker in AEC technology. Aarni talked with me about the need to develop much clearer, useful and accessible tools for awareness of what's going on at the construction job site.2021-02-0131 min
Podcast Archives - AEC BusinessThe Construction Technology Handbook – An Interview with Hugh SeatonIn this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni’s guest is Hugh Seaton who has released an interesting book. It’s titled The Construction Technology Handbook: Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence and Beyond. The book is available on Amazon. Listen to the podcast (also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and other platforms)
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AEC BusinessThe Construction Technology Handbook - An Interview with Hugh SeatonIn this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni’s guest is Hugh Seaton who has released an interesting book. It’s titled The Construction Technology Handbook: Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence and Beyond. The book is available on Amazon. Listen to the podcast (also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and other platforms)
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Constructed FuturesTerry Beaubois: An Architect's Vision of AEC's FutureRenowned architect, speaker and Stanford University educator Terry Beaubois takes us on a journey from NASA in the 1970s to where technology and design might take us in the future.2021-01-2230 min
Constructed FuturesMike Zivanovic and Dan Bulley: How the Construction Trades Adopt TechnologyJoin Dan Bulley of the Chicago MCA, and Mike Zivanovic of the United Association and GTP Services as they explore their decades of experience introducing technology to their respective trades.2021-01-0539 min
Constructed FuturesPeter Shiner and Karl Sorensen: What Construction Tech Companies NeedKarl Sorensen and Peter Shiner founded Blue Collar Capital Partners because they love the industry, and because they see a real opportunity to fund and incubate companies that will bring greater efficiency to jobsites.In this episode, we talk about what they're seeing in the market, and what drives them to support tomorrow's innovators today.
2020-12-1645 min
Constructed FuturesCiara Peter: The Value of Great User Experience DesignCiara Peter is one of the most respected Product Management leaders in Silicon Valley. Ciara shares a variety of approaches and frameworks for how to design for real people, and increasing engagement, utilization and ultimately value to the user.2020-12-1037 min
Constructed FuturesBryan Mattimore: Processes for Scale InnovationInnovation guru and author Bryan Mattimore debunks some myths about innovation and gives us ideas for how organizations large and small can innovate reliably, and profitably.2020-11-2050 min
Constructed FuturesMatt Maher: Voice, AR, Cutting Edge Tech in ConstructionMatt Maher, founder of M7 Innovations, talks about how to integrate new technologies like AI voice, augmented reality and others into construction workflows.2020-11-1256 min
Constructed FuturesPaul Doherty: Change in a Unique Time for AECJoin Paul Doherty, one of the Construction Industry's leading voices, as we explore a range of topics about how things are changing, and powerful frameworks for where the industry might go next.2020-11-0758 min
Constructed FuturesDanielle Dy Buncio: Digital Transformation in ConstructionJoin Danielle Dy Buncio for a conversation about how companies in construction are navigating the journey of digital transformation. As founder and CEO of VIATechnik, Danielle is on the front lines of change across the industry.2020-11-0748 min
Constructed FuturesGuy Geier: Virtual Collaboration in AECGuy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative, one of New York's premiere architectural firms, joins us to discuss collaboration and creativity in virtual settings. How is virtual meeting better, when is it necessary to be in person?2020-11-0751 min
Constructed FuturesChris Mayer: Technologies in The Construction Value ChainJoin me for this episode with Chris Mayer, the former publisher of the Boston Globe, and first Chief Innovation Officer of Suffolk Construction, and currently one of the leading thinkers in Construction Technology.2020-11-0748 min
Constructed FuturesDamon Hernandez: Data in 3DDamon joins the podcast to talk about his experiences in developing 3D data applications for construction, founding the AEC hackathon, and where he sees 3D technologies going on the jobsite of the future.2020-11-0754 min
Constructed FuturesPodcast TrailerConstructed Futures is a podcast featuring industry leaders sharing their vision for the future of the built environment.2020-11-0100 min